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Imagine the Supply Chain of the Future

Supply Chain Insights

On September 9–11, 2014, 110 supply chain visionaries will gather in the desert at the Phoenician Hotel in Scottsdale, Arizona to think differently and define the future of supply chain. Supply chain teams are being asked to do more with less. Automation of Supply Chain Execution.

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The FlavorCloud Story with Rathna Sharad

The Logistics of Logistics

Rathna is the founder and CEO of FlavorCloud , an end-to-end cross-border logistics platform for direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, ecommerce retailers, and marketplaces. FlavorCloud is a cloud-based cross border logistics platform that powers international shipping. About Rathna Sharad. Key Takeaways: The FlavorCloud Story.

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Transforming Consumer Value Chains: Navigating The Power Shift to the Shopper

Supply Chain Shaman

Retail was slow to adopt supply chain processes to drive new business models; and as a result, traditional retail redefinition of supply chain processes got caught in the omni-channel hype while Amazon worked its magic to become a market leader. A Closer Look at Consumer Value Chains and the Value of the EACH.

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Top 10 Logistics Companies in India!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Flawless logistics can really be the secret ingredient to the recipe for a successful business. There are many companies actively operating in the logistics industry but there are only a few reputed logistics firms in India.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 29 – October 3, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Shipping Vendor ABOL Software to Help Retail Customers Drive International Sales. One of the early pioneers of software-as-a-service (SaaS) transportation management systems (TMS) was Nistevo, which was acquired by Sterling Commerce in May 2006 (Sterling Commerce had become an AT&T company in late 2005).

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Where Do We Go From Here? Taking a Look at the 2016 State of Logistics Report

GlobalTranz

logistics industry is not as much as it once was, it has remained relatively stable within a 1-percent margin over the last 10 years. The following graph from the 2016 SOL reveals how logistics as a percentage of U.S. GDP has changed since 2006. Transportation and Storage Cost Insights From the 2016 State of Logistics.

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How to Create a Truckload Strategy That Works in Any Market

Talking Logistics

Because in supply chains, surprises tend to mean wasted time and added expense. In this post, I will outline how to select reliable core carriers and find the right third party logistics provider (3PL) for your business. We have been studying truck freight attributes and strategies since 2006.